Raith Rovers have paid tribute to a 12-year-old supporter and young footballer who had died after a long battle with cancer.
The SPFL Championship club said they were “devastated” to learn of the passing of Archie Sinclair, a young fan who had been part of the club’s support from an early age.
Archie was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at just three years old, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer. Despite his illness, he lived with the condition for more than nine years and was described by the club as facing it with “extraordinary courage”.
In a heartfelt tribute, Raith Rovers sent condolences to Archie’s parents Joanne and Paul, his sister Eva, and all of his family and friends.
Archie also played youth football for his local side, the youth team of Glenrothes FC, where he was remembered as a much-loved teammate.
The Young Glens said everyone at the club was “devastated” to hear the news, describing Archie as a “true warrior” who fought his illness to the end and would be “forever an inspiration”.
Their tribute said he would be “forever remembered by everyone he met”, adding that he was “brave, hilarious, smart and always smiling”.
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The club confirmed that a minute’s silence will be held at all games over the weekend in his memory, and invited supporters to attend a match where balloons will be released in his honour.
Messages of sympathy and support have continued to be shared across the local football community as clubs, teammates and supporters pay their respects to a young life remembered for both courage and warmth.
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